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5 <br /> Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> July 15,2024 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS <br /> Evan_Lehrer: Presentation,Discussion and,Apf1Tpyat f the Follow' <br /> ............_ ­o_ e W­­­­_ --- : <br /> "A Resolution Adolatmthe,Town of MashM,,M&_Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2023" <br /> Evan Lehrer, Community Development Director presented the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan to the Select <br /> Board for adoption. The Plan was approved by MEMA and FEMA Region I in early 2024. With the Select <br /> Board's approval of the Plan and Adopting Resolution, the document will be forwarded to FEMA for formal <br /> approval. <br /> Formal adoption would allow for eligibility to receive FEMA mitigation grant program funds. <br /> The Plan is noted to identify mitigation goals and actions to reduce or 0iminate long-term risk to people and <br /> property in the Town of Mashpee from the impacts of future hazards and disasters. <br /> Mr. Lehrer indicated the document has been publicly reviewed with stakeholder engagement, identification, <br /> and participation. There are no major changes to the update. The Plan is comprehensive and consistent. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and execute A Resolution Adopting the Town of Mashpee <br /> Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2023. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman-Colombo. <br /> VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> In concern with the state of the ponds Susan Dangel, Save Mashpee/Wakeby Pond Alliance commented on the <br /> cyanobacteria advisory and its adverse effect on humans as well as animals. Last February Ed Eichner of <br /> SMAST gave a report on the Water Quality Monitoring Program for the Popponesset Bay and Waquoit Bay <br /> Estuaries. He stated that a management plan for the diagnostic study would be presented to the Select Board in <br /> April. This document has not been made public. <br /> Ms. Dangel also stated the condition of Mashpee/Wakeby is bad. There is no oxygen on the bottom of either <br /> lake. The Select Board was requested to consider posting an advisory, and discussing the state of the ponds <br /> further. In addition, it was recommended that a letter be sent to the Town of Sandwich regarding the Village <br /> Green 40B project as the proponents have requested a waiver for their wastewater permit. There are deep <br /> concerns with respect to groundwater and storrawater runoff entering the Mashpee/Wakeby Ponds. <br /> With regards to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, Meredith Harris indicated there is no representation from <br /> wastewater on this committee. When the plan was written, the Wastewater Superintendent was newly hired and <br /> should be considered for membership. The Sewer Commission has had a vacant seat for the past several months. <br /> The Select Board was requested to assist with membership requirements. <br />